Planning tastings in Burgundy is sometimes difficult, as unexpected events can delay the program and - if you're not careful - cause problems for the rest of the day. The Grivot visit last year came after a lovely tasting at Domaine Dujac, an … [Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Grivot – tasting the 2018s
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Visit to Domaine Georges Glantenay – tasting the 2018s
Domaine Georges Glantenay is the second of two well-known Glantenay estates in Volnay, the other being Bernard and Thierry Glantenay, whom I visited in July 2019. Domaine Georges Glantenay is located quite high in the village, but also has a more … [Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Georges Glantenay – tasting the 2018s
Visit to Domaine Meo-Camuzet – tasting the 2018s
Domaine Méo-Camuzet has a special aura, and a special place in my Burgundy history as both a link to the old master Henri Jayer and a connection to the core of Vosne-Romanee history. I have followed the Méo-Camuzet wines for many years, and … [Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Meo-Camuzet – tasting the 2018s
Visit to Domaine Michel Mallard – tasting the red 2018s
I'm back below the Corton hill in Ladoix-Serrigny, visiting Michel Mallard at his family estate that is conveniently called ... Domaine Michel Mallard, after his grandfather. For a bit more info on the Michel Mallard estate check the article … [Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Michel Mallard – tasting the red 2018s
Visit to Domaine Michel Mallard – tasting the white 2018s
I'm back below the Corton hill in Ladoix-Serrigny, visiting Michel Mallard at his family estate that is conveniently called ... Domaine Michel Mallard, after his grandfather. Domaine Michel Mallard is one of the more prominent and well-known … [Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Michel Mallard – tasting the white 2018s
Terroir View: Domaine Robert Sirugue Grands Echezeaux
Grands Echezeaux is experiencing a revival, with producers like Georges Noëllat, Coquard-Loison-Fleurot, Jean-Marc Millot and Domaine Robert Sirugue improving quality in this appellation, after Domaine de la Romanée-Conti also took some impressive … [Read more...] about Terroir View: Domaine Robert Sirugue Grands Echezeaux
Visit to Domaine Dujac – tasting the 2018s
The Winehog has a long history with Domaine Dujac, as I have followed it since the early 1990s. I have tasted many wines even further back - including a delightful 1976 Clos St. Denis that is a benchmark for hot vintages, alongside some 1947s and … [Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Dujac – tasting the 2018s
Visit to Domaine Cathiard – tasting the 2018s from cask
I'm back at Domaine Cathiard after missing the 2017s last winter. And YES, it is good to be back. Cathiard has certainly taken its place in the Vosne hierarchy as a regular, dependable producer of hedonistic and very enjoyable wines. These are … [Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Cathiard – tasting the 2018s from cask